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Calliobothrium schneiderae, shark tapeworm

Parasitology Field Trip 2007

EEB 4274: INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL PARASITOLOGY

Fall 2011

This is an introductory course of the survey type. Coverage includes
the diversity of protozoan and metazoan groups with members that
parasitize animals. There is some emphasis on groups of particular
medical and/or economic importance. The lectures and labs emphasize
knowledge of the biology of individual parasites. Some "principles of
parasitism" are introduced in relation to groups of parasites that
exemplify them particularly well.

Required text

Please note: There is no formal laboratory manual for this course. You will be provided with laboratory handouts for each lab. Your textbook will serve as your formal laboratory reference. Please be sure to bring your textbook to lab each week.